PANTONE 8-2-6 U
Muted Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 8-2-6 U
#746144
#67563C
#5D4E37
#50432F
#473B2A
#3A3022
#2D261A
#231E15
#16130D
#0D0B08
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 8-2-6 U
#746144
#87714F
#9D835C
#AA926E
#B7A385
#C3B298
#CEC0AB
#DBD1C2
#E6E0D5
#F4F0EC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#736044
#445774
Analogous
#744944
#736044
#6F7444
Triadic
#736044
#447461
#614474
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 12-16 U | #746044 | ΔE 0.49 | |
| PANTONE Kangaroo | #725E43 | ΔE 0.96 | |
| PANTONE 150-2-4 C | #705E42 | ΔE 1.02 | |
| PANTONE 18-0825 TPX | #726142 | ΔE 1.79 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #736044;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #736044;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #736044 0%, #50432F 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#695F42 (Red Blind)
#695F42 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#6D6445 (Green Blind)
#6D6445 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#7D5A58 (Blue Blind)
#7D5A58 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 8-2-6 U is a desaturated orange with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #736044, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 36°.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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